8 Days / 7 Nights – Start and finish in Tirana
Day 1 – Tirana: Arrival and Orientation
- Arrival and meeting with the guide.
- Visit Skanderbeg Square and its attractions, Archaeological Museum, The Pyramid (originally a museum for Enver Hoxha), and more.
- Stroll in the Blloku area, once restricted to ordinary citizens.
Included meal: Dinner | Overnight: Tirana
Day 2 – Cold War Tirana
- Visit House of Leaves – Museum of Espionage, showcasing surveillance, intelligence methods, and secret police activities during the communist era.
- Cable car ride to Mount Dajti with panoramic lunch.
- Free afternoon (recommended: “Komiteti – Kafe Muze”).
Included meal: Lunch | Overnight: Tirana
Day 3 – Durrës: Memory and Antiquity
- Travel to the coastal city of Durrës, with over 2,500 years of history.
- Visit a private museum with documents from the communist period.
- Explore the Roman Amphitheatre, the second largest in the Balkans.
- Free afternoon for a seaside walk or city center exploration.
Included meal: Lunch | Overnight: Durrës
Day 4 – Apollonia & Tepelena – Gjirokastër
- Visit the archaeological site of Apollonia.
- Stop at the infamous internment camp in Tepelena.
- Explore Tepelena Castle with views of the Vjosa valley.
- Evening and overnight in Gjirokastër.
Included meal: Dinner | Overnight: Gjirokastër
Day 5 – Gjirokastër & Përmet
- Visit Gjirokastër Castle and its communist prison.
- Explore the Cold War Tunnel.
- Documentary on iso-polyphonic music (UNESCO heritage).
- Visit the birthplace of Enver Hoxha (Ethnographic Museum).
- Travel to Përmet, known for hospitality and cuisine.
Included meal: Dinner | Overnight: Përmet
Day 6 – Korçë: Serenades and Tradition
- Scenic drive to Korçë along one of Albania’s most panoramic roads.
- Visit the Korçë Brewery, established in the early 20th century.
- Traditional lunch with local beer.
- Afternoon and evening at the Old Bazaar.
Included meal: Lunch | Overnight: Korçë
Day 7 – Pogradec & Elbasan – Tirana
- Walk along Lake Ohrid and visit Drilon Park.
- Visit Enver Hoxha’s holiday home, now a coffee shop and restaurant (coffee optional).
- Stop in Elbasan, visiting the city center and the ancient fragment of Via Egnatia, which linked Rome with Constantinople.
- Return to Tirana for a farewell dinner with traditional music.
Included meal: Dinner | Overnight: Tirana
Day 8 – Tour Conclusion
- Breakfast and transfer according to departure schedules.
End of tour
Price
Starting from € 999 per person
Price varies depending on season, level of accommodation, and group size. Contact us for a personalized quote and detailed itinerary.
The price and detailed description of this tour vary depending on the season and preferred accommodation level. Contact us for a personalized quote.
